Just days back Nicolas Maure, CEO, AvtoVAZ confirmed
that the company will launch a next-generation Lada Niva. In the latest, a
modern Lada Niva’s sketch has emerged on the web, courtesy Kolesa.
The Russian publication says that the illustration
(above) a source sent in, could be that of an updated version of the current
Lada Niva (marketed as the Lada 4X4 in Russia) or the next-gen Lada Niva. The
design, styling and proportions appear significantly different from the current
Lada Niva indicating that this could be our very first look at the next-gen
Lada Niva.
If the model in the new illustrations is legitimate,
the redesigned model apparently won’t get the signature ‘X’ shaped design
claimed last year by Russian outlets. However, in line with what Steve Mattin,
Design Director, Avtovaz, had indicated in an interview with Automotive News in
2013, the iconic go-anywhere utility vehicle’s design may not be evolutionary
to retain the heritage but thoroughly revamped to change the brand’s image.
The 21st century Lada Niva was said to be based on
the Renault Duster‘s B0/Logan platform, but recent reports have refuted these
claims saying that there would be no relation between these vehicles. No specifications of the future model have surfaced
yet. The next-gen Niva will reportedly premiere at the 2018 Moscow
International Auto Salon.
